2002 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · B6 RLS
2002 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 53,427 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B6 RLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 53,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B6 RLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Subaru Impreza (B6 RLS) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
B6 RLS Mileage History
- 12/08/202249,776 mi
- 31/08/202349,900 mi+124 mi
- 11/09/202450,372 mi+472 mi
- 19/09/202553,427 mi+3,055 mi
- 19/09/202553,427 mi
Average of roughly 1,176 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk2 (GD/GG)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Rear Strut Tower, Sill and Arch CorrosionSerious
Mk2 shells can rot badly around the rear strut tops, sills and rear arches, sometimes hiding serious structural decay behind trim and underseal.
- Radiator End Tank CrackingModerate
Ageing factory radiators can split around the plastic end tanks, causing coolant loss that is easy to miss until the car gets hot in traffic.
- Wheel Bearing WearModerate
Rear wheel bearings in particular can get noisy as the cars age, bringing a droning noise that is often mistaken for tyre roar.
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